BlackburnBB1
Blackburn with Darwen · North West
BB1 in Blackburn has demonstrated modest capital appreciation at 2.9% annually over five years, while rental growth has outpaced this at 8.5% per annum, suggesting investor interest in the buy-to-let market. The district sits at the 90th percentile nationally for its trajectory score of 59.1, indicating relative strength among comparable areas. Population growth remains restrained at 0.6% over the five-year period, while the area is classified as early-stage gentrification. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates reflects current market dynamics where yield-focused investors may find greater returns through lettings than property appreciation alone.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Blackburn · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Blackburn (BB1) common questions
Is Blackburn up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Blackburn (BB1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 59/100 (Strong), in the top 10% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Blackburn safe?
Blackburn has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Blackburn?
The average property price in Blackburn (BB1) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Blackburn?
The median monthly rent in Blackburn (BB1) is £795 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Blackburn?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Darwen (BB3), Blackburn (BB2), Manchester (M46), Accrington (BB5), Blackburn (BB6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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